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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 332.96 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 332.96 and 85.04 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 332.96 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/332.96 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 332.96 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 28,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314.92/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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